chrome

Hi just wanted to ask if there is anywhere with a definitive "checklist"of things to look out for when buying a scoob 2nd hand?

*I did have an EVO mag buyers guide but my 5yr old decided to use it to block our loo!!!
Any advice gladly accepted..


engine noises that might be unusual etc.. (det' etc..)as Ive read the theory but never spent enuff time near one to know for sure..

(and yes I know about having a matching VIN no' and V5 chassis no'!!! )

[Edited by chrome - 11/1/2002 4:46:38 PM]

prodriva

I would definately recommend the newish Haynes "You and Your Subaru Impreza Turbo - Buying, Enjoying, Maintaining and Modifying the Subaru Impreza" book. Its got just about everything you could ever want to know about the model history of the Impreza so it will help you pick the right one for you. Cost around £16 and is full of info. Pitty Nitto gets referred to as Nino as it looks like he had a fair bit of input in the book.

Infact I would recommend it to all owners and potential owners out there. Happy reading and driving.

[Edited by prodriva - 11/1/2002 6:36:45 PM]

chrome

John/Megastream; nope.

https://www.hpicheck.com/cgi-bin/wrapper.pl?session=5ce03b6d8c757023772b2969c07150d b&template=gurantee.htm

Copy and paste it in an you should be able to the HPI T&C page.
HPI only covers a car once its in the UK.

Plus you have to be able to provide the VIN and VRM which you need to see in person... bit of an **** if you want to check out a car in Scotland! (4hrs drive away for me!!)
AND to top it off, the hpi checks are only guaranteed up to £10,000 .. so if you are unlucky and buy before you get a check you could lose a lot of money..

having said that I will be using one when the time arises..

moral is: do it BEFORE any money changes hands.

[Edited by chrome - 11/2/2002 10:52:46 AM]

chrome

*edited to delete duplicate post.. whoops*

[Edited by chrome - 11/3/2002 4:32:05 PM]

chrome

Steve(Thevet) thanks mate! Got the photocopy today.

SteveBt: Any chance of a photocopy of that jap performance article?

ScoobyK: Any chance of a photocopy of "used car buyer june 01 there's a six page article.."?

[Edited by chrome - 11/6/2002 9:11:38 AM]

dnb

HPI check!! Make sure it's not been playing with trees or bus shelters...

The SIDC FAQ isn't a bad place to start for the mechanicals.

Andy Tang

iTrader: (3)

I'm moving this to general so you get a better response.

chrome

thanks Andy

I put it here to keep things tidy... yeah right

stevebt

iTrader: (8)

theres a list of points to look out for in jap performance which i have ill scan it then email it to you

mutant_matt

Best suggestion I've got is to take a current Scoob owner (who knows a thing or two about them) with you?

Matt

chiark

HPI check. HPI check. HPI check.

There was a thread earlier saying that a chap's car had been reposessed... HPI check.

Take someone mechanically minded and scoob minded if you have one to hand

Stevethevet

Hi Chrome,

I will have the Evo mag you mentioned (have them all), so will dig it out and find a way of getting the article to you.

Steve.

brett555

would be great if you could e-mail me the information aswell please if its not too much trouble.

i am defiantely getting mine next month now. Have got the cash. So i am now on the prowl for a scoob. Looking forward to this.

thanks
brett

chrome

both steves: yeah if you could email the articles in some way.. thing is Im on 56K so a scan would take til xmas to dl.... any chance of typing the essesntials up and posting them here?????

I know its a lot to ask....

Purleeeeeeeaaaasssseeeee??

SteveB: re:EVO which issue no' is it????
I will see if I can get a reprint from EVo is poss'..

wrt to knowing someone who knows/has a scoob... only one and hes in brum

I have a scoob in mind but its down the owner and his short term success in selling it (selfishly: I hope not so I can buy it )

Stevethevet

Chrome,

It's Evo number 028 (February 2001). It's a very long article!!! Don't think my typing speed would allow me to do it under 3 days!!!! If you mail me your address I'd be happy to drop a photocopy in the post.

Best wishes,
Steve.

Ray_li

Can i have a copy please?. i'll be willing to send you a sef address envelope to you.

Ray

wrxmark

I think you have started in the right place. You can get all the info you want from the guys and girls here.
Only advice I can give you is to get the best you can afford.
I did and don't regret it.
What sort of Scoob are you looking for?

Stevethevet

Yes Ray,

Mail me your address.

Steve.

mega_stream

Do HPI checks cover you against buy an import that's been stolen in Japan then?

Steve YHM

Cheers

John

gossythevaleter

Why not have a chat with TROUSER @ TSL i am sure he would be happy to help u plus bein on his doorstep he could sell u lots of mods

chrome

Ok Steve's.. I have emailed you my postal address.

Gossy: I just might do that.. always needin advice when it comes o buying a scoob.

Corpulent Tosser

Make sure it corners well

Stevethevet

Guys,

The article is in the post. Hope it helps.

Best wishes,
Steve.

Ray_li

thanks Steve. you're a good man

Ray

chrome

Thankyou mate.
Appreciated.

scooby-k

iv'e got a copy of 'used car buyer' june 01 there's a six page article on buying a scoob.

chrome

er any chance of a photocopy via snail mail???
or if you type quickly a sticky thread on the general forum??

(hint hint!)

Ray_li

Steve. got the photocopies today. thanks once again.

ScookyK- same here any chance of a copy?

Ray